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Beyond Resumes: Unveiling the Right Attitude for Your Team

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Table of Contents
  1. Overview:
  2. Unlocking Attitude: Unveiling Teamwork Contributions
  3. The Power of Phone Screening: A Gateway to Unveiling Attitude
  4. Beyond Skills: Hiring for Lasting Impact
  5. Conclusion: Building Lasting Collaborations Through Attitude-Based Hiring
Beyond Resumes: Unveiling the Right Attitude for your Team! Employer Resources
In today’s competitive job market, technical skills alone aren’t enough. Companies need to hire individuals who possess the right attitude and cultural fit. This blog post by Hall Recruitment, a recruitment agency, dives into how to assess a candidate’s attitude beyond their CV and resume. It emphasizes the importance of phone screening, where you can gauge their communication skills, enthusiasm, and overall demeanor. The blog also highlights how to assess a candidate’s teamwork contribution through pointed interview questions that reveal their problem-solving, initiative, and collaborative spirit. By prioritizing attitude in your hiring process, you’ll build a team of individuals who are not only skilled but also driven to contribute and grow with your company.

Overview:

The hunt for top talent goes beyond technical skills. Today’s recruitment landscape demands a deeper understanding of a candidate’s attitude and motivation. At Hall Recruitment, a recruitment agency fuelled by career aspirations since 2003, we champion finding individuals who not only possess the required skills but also align with your company culture. While upskilling can bridge skill gaps, the right attitude fuels success. CVs showcase skills, but they often miss the “why” behind career changes. This is where delving into the reasons for leaving past roles unveils valuable insights into a candidate’s work ethic, approach to challenges, and desire for professional growth. Remember, temporary recruitment can be a stepping stone, but long-term success hinges on finding the right fit.

Unlocking Attitude: Unveiling Teamwork Contributions

Understanding a candidate’s perspective on teamwork and their perceived contribution to projects paints a vivid picture of their attitude. Don’t settle for generic answers. Go beyond “I’m a team player” by asking pointed questions that reveal their true colours:

  • Describe a challenging team project you overcame. What was your role and how did you contribute to the success? This delves into their problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to handle pressure.
  • How do you handle conflict within a team? Look for responses that emphasize open communication, respect for diverse viewpoints, and a focus on finding solutions.
  • Tell me about a time you went above and beyond to help a team member. This reveals their commitment to collaboration, selflessness, and understanding the bigger picture.

Evaluating their communication skills, knowledge sharing, and adaptability in diverse team dynamics further unveils their true collaborative spirit. Pay attention to:

  • Active listening skills: Do they ask clarifying questions and demonstrate genuine interest in others’ perspectives?
  • Clarity and conciseness: Can they articulate their ideas effectively and avoid rambling?
  • Willingness to share knowledge: Do they offer help and insights readily, or hold onto information?
  • Flexibility and adaptability: How do they adjust their approach and communication style to different team members and situations?

The Power of Phone Screening: A Gateway to Unveiling Attitude

Clear communication is the foundation of successful collaboration, and phone screening calls offer a powerful tool to assess attitude beyond CVs and resumes. We emphasize evaluating phone skills during initial screening. A candidate’s ability to:

  • Articulate clearly and concisely: Can they express themselves thoughtfully and avoid rambling or negativity?
  • Engage meaningfully: Do they ask questions, show genuine interest in the opportunity, and actively participate in the conversation?
  • Express enthusiasm and positivity: Do they convey a positive and engaging tone, highlighting their interest in the role and company?

provides valuable insights into their interpersonal skills and overall demeanour. Listen for:

  • Friendliness and professionalism: Are they courteous, respectful, and able to maintain a professional tone?
  • Enthusiasm and energy: Do they sound excited about the conversation and opportunity?
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking: Can they answer questions confidently and provide thoughtful responses?

Beyond Skills: Hiring for Lasting Impact

In today’s market, frequent job changes in senior roles pose a challenge. How do you identify individuals with the right skills AND a commitment to long-term growth? While CVs and references confirm technical capabilities, interviews should delve deeper into a candidate’s attitude, motivation, and cultural alignment.

Conclusion: Building Lasting Collaborations Through Attitude-Based Hiring

With over 40 years of combined experience, Hall Recruitment navigates the ever-evolving recruitment landscape. Prioritizing attitude is a strategic move, ensuring you find individuals who possess the right skills AND the drive to stay, contribute, and grow with your business. By exploring motivations, teamwork contribution, and phone skills, you make informed decisions that lead to lasting and successful collaborations.

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  • Conclusion

    • The Importance of Reading Between the Lines on Job Descriptions

    The Importance of Reading Between the Lines on Job Descriptions
    Outline: When searching for a job especially executive-level positions, relying solely on job descriptions can lead to problems due to a lack of accuracy and alignment in job specifications. To navigate this issue, candidates should throw away the job spec, identify the “real” job by asking questions during the interview process, draft their own job spec, and confirm their understanding with their prospective boss via email. By following these steps, candidates can avoid misaligned expectations and increase the likelihood of success in their new role.

    When searching for a job, reading the job description is often the first step to determining if a role is a good fit. However, relying solely on the written job specification can lead to problems, especially at the executive level. In this blog post, we explore the importance of reading between the lines on job descriptions and offer guidance on how to uncover the truth during the interview process.

    Read our related previous article about the importance of researching your potential new employer before your interview here.

    The average tenure for C-suite executives is shockingly low, especially considering the high investment in the search process. One reason for this is the lack of accuracy and alignment in job specifications. Alignment occurs when the expectations, responsibilities allocated, and skills required are consistent. When these elements do not align, it can be difficult for new hires to perform their duties effectively, and friction can arise as they try to influence peers who have responsibility over activities the new hire is expected to impact.

    To navigate misaligned or poorly defined jobs, candidates must take four key steps to increase the likelihood that the role they take will be a good fit. These steps include:

    1. Throwing away the job spec
    2. Identifying the “real” job
    3. Drafting your own job spec
    4. Confirming understanding

    Throw away the job spec.

    Job specifications for high-level roles are often highly detailed and lengthy. Companies want to make jobs seem as attractive as possible and may embellish the description. Writing a cohesive, internally consistent job spec is also not easy. The consequence is that the job spec may not accurately reflect the actual job, so candidates must throw away the job spec and uncover the real job on their own.

    Identify the “real” job.

    To understand the real attributes of a job, candidates must ask questions throughout the interview process. Investigating expectations, responsibilities, resources allocated, primary contingent peers, and desired candidate experience are essential. This process may not be easy, as interviewers may become defensive when they don’t know the answers, and different people may provide different answers, signalling a lack of clarity and/or communication regarding the role.

    Draft your own job spec.

    Based on your research, write a short version of your understanding of the job. Use the following five questions, to help you summarize your understanding, being as specific as possible.

    1. What criteria are used to define success at different time intervals? (i.e. expectations)
    2. What are the specific duties and tasks assigned? (i.e. responsibilities)
    3. Which departments and positions are assigned to the role, and what is the budget? (i.e. allocated resources)
    4. Who are the primary peers that will impact success in the position, and how are objectives and incentives aligned to ensure cooperation? (i.e. primary contingent peers)
    5. What are the primary skills and experience required in the ideal candidate? (i.e. desired candidate experience)

    The objective is to crystallize the key job attributes into a simple document that can become the basis for discussion and negotiation.

    Confirm understanding.

    Should everything go well in the interview and you are given an offer letter. Draft a summary of your understanding of the job and verify this with your prospective boss via email. Things are always clearer when they are written down. This is important as verbal discussions can be misinterpreted and recalled incorrectly. Having a written and clarified understanding is important before accepting a job as issues commonly arise regarding expectations or responsibilities within the first month in a new position.

    Conclusion

    In conclusion, reading between the lines on job descriptions is critical when searching for senior-level positions. While job specifications are important, they are not always an accurate reflection of the actual job. To increase the likelihood of success, candidates must identify the “real” job, draft their own job spec, and confirm their understanding of the role before accepting an offer of employment. By following these steps, candidates can avoid misaligned expectations and increase the odds of a successful tenure in their new role.

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    Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

    Top 10 Job Interview Questions Answered
    Crafting a winning answer to the interview question: “Where do you see yourself in the next five years?” Show enthusiasm, focus on growth, align with company values, be realistic, and leave room for flexibility.
    Table of Contents
    1. Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
      1. Answering the question
        1. Show your enthusiasm for the company:
        2. Focus on growth:
        3. Align with company values and mission:
        4. Be realistic:
        5. Leave room for flexibility:
      2. Summary
      3. CV Tips – Understand the difference between happiness and satisfaction
        1. What brings you satisfaction and happiness in your job?
        2. How do your values align with your job?
        3. What do you want to be able to say you accomplished in your job?

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    Answering the question

    The interview question “Where do you see yourself in the next five years?” is a common one for job seekers. As a candidate, it’s important to have a well-thought-out answer that showcases your goals, ambition, and alignment with the company’s mission. Here are a few tips for crafting your response.

    Show your enthusiasm for the company:

    Start by expressing your excitement about the company and the opportunity to work with their team. Show that you have done your research and are eager to contribute to their success.

    Focus on growth:

    Discuss your professional goals and how you plan to grow and develop in your career. Mention specific skills or areas you’d like to improve upon and how you plan to do so.

    Align with company values and mission:

    Share how your personal and professional goals align with the company’s mission and values. Explain how you hope to contribute to the company’s success and make a positive impact.

    Be realistic:

     It’s important to be honest and realistic about your future goals. If you hope to move into a leadership role in five years, for example, discuss your plans for acquiring the skills and experience necessary for that role.

    Leave room for flexibility:

    Remember that the future is unpredictable, so it’s okay to acknowledge that your plans could change. Emphasize your willingness to adapt to new opportunities and challenges that may arise.

    Summary

    In conclusion, when answering the question “Where do you see yourself in the next five years?” make sure to express your enthusiasm for the company, focus on growth, align with the company’s mission, be realistic, and leave room for flexibility. This will show the interviewer that you are dedicated, ambitious, and a good fit for the company’s future.

    CV Tips – Understand the difference between happiness and satisfaction

    As recruiters it’s clear that the “Great Resignation” during the pandemic made people rethink their jobs. However, changing jobs does not necessarily increase your happiness. Before leaving your job, it’s important to consider what you like about it. Start by understanding the difference between happiness and satisfaction and identify the aspects of your job that bring you joy. Here are three questions to reflect on:

    What brings you satisfaction and happiness in your job?

    The process of your work affects daily happiness while the outcome of your work affects long-term satisfaction.

    How do your values align with your job?

    Understanding your values can help you appreciate the aspects of your job that bring satisfaction. Some common values that drive people are autonomy, teamwork, creativity, job security, performance income, power, leadership, kindness, diversity, moral fulfilment, honesty, adventure, ingenuity, etc.

    What do you want to be able to say you accomplished in your job?

    Reflecting on the impact you want to make can give you a sense of satisfaction with your work. Some examples of the impacts and accomplishments you can make from your career are: Revenue or sales you increased for your employer or money you have saved for them. Problems that you identified and resolved.

    By answering these questions, you can gain valuable insight into the best parts of your work life and make informed decisions about your future.

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